Architect Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

“There is no architect Can build as the Muse can; She is skilful to select Materials for her plan.” quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson — Download Open image

“There is no architect Can build as the Muse can; She is skilful to select Materials for her plan.”

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